Police release name of man killed in East El Paso crash

Police have identified the 33-year-old man killed Thursday afternoon in a crash in East El Paso.

Cesar Cordova died after the white 2007 Jeep Liberty SUV he was driving was struck by a red 2005 Ford Mustang. The crash took place about 2 p.m. Thursday in the 10900 block of Vista Del Sol Drive.

Police said the driver of the Mustang, Francisco Lopez, 21, was traveling west on Vista Del Sol when he lost control of his car and veered into the eastbound lanes. The Mustang then struck Cordova's SUV.

Both Lopez and Cordova were taken to Del Sol Medical Center for treatment. Police said Cordova died at the hospital.

Investigators believe Lopez was speeding when the crash took place, police said. So far no charges have been filed and an investigation into the crash continues.